James Corden is an English actor, comedian, and television host best known for his late-night show “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” He was born on August 22, 1978, in Hillingdon in Greater London, to a musician father and a social worker mother. After finishing his education, Corden went straight into performing. At only 18 years old, the aspiring actor appeared in a one-line part in a production of “Martin Guerre.”
Although Corden has been in the entertainment industry for a while, it wasn’t until 2007 that he got his big break. Together with fellow actor and friend Ruth Jones, the duo wrote the screenplay for the British sitcom “Gavin & Stacey.” It was a big success, and they won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance.
Corden has appeared in several films and TV shows throughout his career, including “Gulliver’s Travels” (2010), “Peter Rabit” (2018), “Cats” (2019), and “Cinderella” (2021). Corden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2011 for his one-man show, “One Man, Two Guvnors.” In 2015, he received a BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. Corden has also won 9 Emmy Awards and has been nominated 22 times.
Is James Corden gay? — This is a question many people ask, especially if they don’t watch his shows. A lot of people have made assumptions about Corden’s sexual orientation. So, is he gay or straight? Let’s look at some of his past relationships and find out.
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James Corden’s Relationships
Casual viewers of Corden’s show may assume his gender. Some think the host can be flamboyant sometimes, but others disagree, saying they don’t notice anything that would suggest otherwise. James Corden has had two significant long-term serious relationships in his life. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
James Corden and Sheridan Smith (2007-2009)
“Gaven & Stacey” co-star Sheridan Smith was involved with Corden for a few years. Corden reportedly declared Smith as the ‘love of his life.’ Many describe the couple’s relationship as turbulent and messy. Corden reportedly got into hot water after a failed awkward attempt at flirting with Lily Allen. Some sources state that Corden split with Smith to pursue Allen.
James Corden and Julia Carey (2009-Present)
Julia Carey and Corden met in 2009 and married three years later. They have three children: Max, Carey, and Charlotte. Corden’s former roommate and longtime friend, Cooper, is reportedly the reason why Carey and Corden met. The pair immediately hit it off- a match in heaven, as some would suggest.
I said, ‘Hi, Jules. You might be the most beautiful woman in the world,’ ” he explained. “She said, ‘Well, thank you very much. That sounds like something you say a lot.’ And I said, ‘I’ve never said it before in my life.’ That was it. That was it, really. I was in. And by an absolute miracle, so was she.”
James Corden, interview with PEOPLE, 2018
The Questions Surrounding His Sexuality
The rumor that James Corden is gay may have arisen from the actor’s role in the musical comedy film, “The Prom,” where Corden portrayed a gay man. His portrayal of a gay man was deemed offensive by many film critics and members of the LGBTQ community.
One of the worst performances of the 21st century.”
Vanity Fair’s Richard Lawson on James Corden’s performance in “The Prom,” 2020
James Corden and Balthazar
Corden found himself amid controversy when a New York restaurant named “Balthazar” banned him. The restaurant reportedly banned him due to poor conduct in the establishment. Owner Keith McNally stated the TV host began yelling and berating a server after the kitchen messed up Corden’s order. Corden came out to clear the air and claimed that the restaurant had messed up Carey’s order and gave her food she was allergic to. When the order returned wrong a second time, Corden recalled that he may have made a rude comment about cooking it himself. McNally said that Corden apologized profusely over the phone, and the restaurant decided to lift the ban.
Is James Corden Gay?
No, James Corden is not gay. He has been married to Julia Carey for over a decade and has three children. He has neither made statements addressing homosexuality nor has he publicly addressed his sexual orientation. The LGBTQ+ community disapproves of his portrayal of a gay man, deeming it insulting and insensitive.
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